DeSales High School

DeSales High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
425 W Kenwood Dr,  Louisville, KY
4.7
3.8
340 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Suzanne Barnett
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$15,601
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
100%
White
85.9%
Black
11%
Hispanic
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best All Boys Schools in Kentucky
#15 Best HS For Athletes in Kentucky
#16 Best Catholic Schools in Kentucky
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisville 83 Students
University of Kentucky 57 Students
Western Kentucky University 47 Students
Bellarmine University 42 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 29 Students
University of Cincinnati 21 Students
Murray State University 17 Students
Spalding University 17 Students
Centre College 16 Students
Thomas More University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 34 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 15 Students
Physical Therapy 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Engineering 10 Students
Finance 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 8 Students
Civil Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 64 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/30/2020
Great school with great teachers. The teachers are always willing to help when you're having an issue. The school spirit is amazing everyone supports everyone.
5.0 Parent
7/16/2020
With DeSales being a smaller school, the students get to know the facility and staff much more on a one on one level, than the would in a large school. It is also much easier for them to reach out assistance than it would would in a large school. Parents are also involved in so many activities, they also know the faculty and staff.
5.0 Alum
6/2/2020
DeSales is like a second home to me. Choosing this little school tucked away on Kenwood drive was one of the greatest decisions I ever made!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
1.0 other
11/7/2023
Food in cafeteria is horrible not worth how much they charge
5.0 student
9/3/2022
I am a freshman and have only been at DeSales for a few weeks now, and I have to say I highly recommend it. I want to critique but there’s honestly nothing wrong with the school, I do think the facilities could be a little nicer given that it’s also a 65-year-old building is the only thing I would s...
5.0 other
2/8/2022
I attended DeSales a few years ago. I am now a police officer. I credit my time at DeSales for building the ethics, morales, and professionalism I needed to be successful in my career. DeSales treats the students as young men and expects positive results. I am grateful for my time there!
5.0 other
4/20/2017
My son had a wonderful experience here and I give credit to the DeSales' community, staff, and alumni for helping me shape him into the man he is today. I am very proud of my son for his accomplishments during and since his time at DeSales but more importantly, I am proud of his heart, his kindness...

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